Philippines' most active volcano restive again

[Coventina]

Source: Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Scientists say the Philippines' most active volcano is rumbling again while emitting steam and a strong glow at the summit crater that can be seen with the naked eye.

State volcanologists say the frequency of volcanic earthquakes has increased on Mayon signifying the possible movement of magma below the surface that could lead to ash explosions and eventually eruption.

The 8,077-foot (2,462-meter) cone-shaped volcano in the central Bicol region spewed ash and lava from July to October 2006 sending about 30,000 people away from homes.

Typhoon-triggered mudslides along Mayon's slopes buried entire villages in December 2006 killing more than 1,000 people.



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[pattmarty]

1. Um, Ok, like who gives a fuck??? Latest breaking news?? NO!!

[Coventina]

2. Fine, hit alert on it then. No need to get insulting and vulgar.

[montanto]

3. Yeah, not like there are any Phillipinos in the U.S.

who would like to hear what's going on back home. After all, we're all just Americans here, right?

[pattmarty]

8. Why don't you just call me a racist? It's about a volcano that is at rest.

If it were about a volcano about to erupt, or was erupting, ok. It's like a news story after a week of rain, now it's sunny. Silly.

[Posteritatis]

10. "Restive" is the opposite of "at rest." (nt)

[Tansy_Gold]

14. It is generally bad form for one to broadcast one's ignorance,

but your post shows quite clearly that you do not know the meaning of the word "restive."

The article in the OP clearly states that this "active" volcano is "active" again, or to use anothr term and avoid needless repetition, the writer described it as restive.

I suggest the poster -- and anyone else who does not know the meaning of "restive" -- look it up in the dictionary. Of course, anyone who actually READ the article might have figured out that "restive" is not synonymous with "at rest," or would have been so confused that they went to the dictionary to clear up that confusion.

In any case, I fail to see any reason for out and out rudeness. It's the kind of behavior that invites virtually all the criticism that has been leveled at the poster.



Tansy Gold

[TheWatcher]

15. no, but I can point and laugh at you, because it's about an ACTIVE Volcano. Get out your dictionary

And learn what the word "Restive" means.

:rofl:

[groundloop]

4. I'm pretty sure anyone in the Phillipines gives a f*&$

And I'd also wager that a fair number of people in other parts of the world have at least a passing interest.

[WriteDown]

5. I imagine the people living near the volcano.

:)

[Posteritatis]

6. What's your problem? Upset because it involves foreigners and not real humans? (nt)

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[Posteritatis]

11. That stick seems to be making you cranky; maybe you should redesign your chair to accomodate it (nt)

[libnnc]

13. ass carrots on parade 'round here lately

click

[madmom]

7. I am not Filipino, nor do I have family/friends there. That said, I find it extremely fascinating!

[Soylent Brice]

12. an argument over a restive volcano...

this is one for the books.

:popcorn: